in tears
idiom
: having tears come out of one's eyes
We were laughing so hard that we were in tears.
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Robert ended the performance in tears.
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Brianne Tracy, PEOPLE, 12 Nov. 2025
Martin Scorsese reacting to Letterboxd reviews of his movies has left internet viewers in tears.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
The crowd stood to applaud her, many in tears.
—Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
Though every note was pitch perfect both times, Erivo actually flew over the Dolby twice to sing the final portion of the modern classic — to the thrill of the audience, some of whom were in tears watching the star soar both physically and vocally.
—Patrick Gomez, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Nov. 2025
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Brianne Tracy, PEOPLE, 12 Nov. 2025
Martin Scorsese reacting to Letterboxd reviews of his movies has left internet viewers in tears.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
The crowd stood to applaud her, many in tears.
—Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
Though every note was pitch perfect both times, Erivo actually flew over the Dolby twice to sing the final portion of the modern classic — to the thrill of the audience, some of whom were in tears watching the star soar both physically and vocally.
—Patrick Gomez, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Nov. 2025
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“In tears.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20tears. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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